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Constructed for large diameter PVC plastic reclaimed pipes or bundles of smaller plastic pipes and profiles.
Virtus Equipment’s Plastic Pipe & Profile Industrial Shredders are heavy-duty single-shaft shredders engineered to process large and long plastic pipes, profiles, tubing, and hollow sections without extensive pre-cutting. With a large feeding hopper and hydraulic pusher, these shredders deliver high-capacity size reduction for bulky plastic materials in recycling and industrial processing environments.
Shredder Process
Virtus Equipment’s Plastic Pipe & Profile Shredders provide a powerful and reliable size-reduction solution for bulky, long-format plastics. Their large feed capacity, hydraulic feeding, and robust design reduce operational bottlenecks and help recycling operations improve throughput and material handling. They’re ideal for facilities that need efficient shredding without extensive pre-cutting.
Virtus Equipment supplies Plastic Pipe & Profile Industrial Shredders throughout the United States, offering technical consultation, machine configuration support, installation assistance, and aftermarket service. Local support ensures responsive maintenance, optimized performance, and long-term reliability for recycling and plastics processing operations nationwide.
Virtus Equipment's P-Series plastics pipe profile industrial shredder is the world’s first single-shaft shredder capable of handling large diameter pipes up to 1200 mm without the need for pre-cutting. It is available in rotor diameters and widths from 800 mm up to 1500 mm, and the standard hopper accepts pipe lengths up to 6 meters. The combination of advanced controls, low rotor speed, and smooth hydraulics create a reliable and easy-to-use system.
Since its introduction, the P-Series pipe profile industrial shredder has become the per se standard for shredding pipe profiles and is used by leading pipe manufacturers worldwide. The more than 200 installations demonstrate our technological leadership in this industry and ongoing innovation is based on market demands and customer feedback.
Virtus Plastic Pipe & Profile Shredders are commonly used in:
Rotor Knife
E-type Rotor
Heavy-duty Swing Arm Ram
| P Series | P 800 | P 1000 | P 1500 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specifications | ||||
| Material Throughput | lbs/hr | 0 - 2000 | 0 - 2500 | 0 - 3000 |
| Rotor Diameter | mm | 800 | 1000 | 1500 |
| Rotor Width | mm | 850 | 1050 | 1450 |
| Rotor Speed | rpm | 40 | 36 | 23 |
| Drive Capacity | kW | 2 x 37 | 2 x 45 | 2 x 55 |
| Rotor Knives | pcs | 60 | 81 | 136 |
| Stator Knives | rows | 1 or 2 | 1 or 2 | 1 or 2 |
| Ram Feeder Drive | kW | 11 | 15 | 15 |
| Feeding Trough Volume | m3 | 2.7 | 6.7 | 12.6 |
| Biggest Pipe | mm x mm | 3500 x Ø630 | 6500 x Ø850 | 6500 x Ø120 |
| Weight (approx.) | kg | 12800 | 17500 | 24000 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| A | mm | 11840 | 11940 | 12180 |
| B | mm | 1420 | 1580 | 1820 |
| C | mm | 1830 | 1965 | 2320 |
| D | mm | 3860 | 6720 | 6720 |
| E | mm | 975 | 1080 | 1080 |
| F | mm | 2545 | 2965 | 3250 |
| G | mm | 590 | 590 | 590 |
| H | mm | 2565 | 2975 | 3160 |
An Industrial Plastic Pipe & Profile Shredder is designed to efficiently process and recycle large plastic pipes, profiles, and bundles without the need for pre-cutting. Virtus Equipment’s P-Series Shredders handle pipes up to 1200 mm in diameter, offering a reliable and high-throughput solution for plastic recycling.
Virtus Equipment’s Industrial Pipe & Profile Shredder can process HDPE, PP, and PVC pipes and profiles, as well as lumps, pallets, and stacked bins. Its robust construction and high torque design make it ideal for recycling both large and bulky plastic components.
Yes. The P-Series Shredders are specifically designed to feed and process bundles or nested pipes directly into the hopper. This feature saves time, eliminates manual pre-cutting, and significantly increases throughput efficiency.
Key advantages include:
For a custom quote or to get technical support for the Plastic Pipe & Profile Shredder, submit an inquiry through the online contact form or reach out to Virtus Equipment’s sales engineers. Our support team will provide detailed performance data, configuration options, and pricing information — and can also assist with capacity planning and system integration to ensure optimal performance.
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